131 devices · GMDN 32021
A suprapubic catheter introducer is a reusable surgical tool designed to create a pathway through the lower abdominal wall for inserting a drainage catheter into the urinary bladder. Clinically, it is used in procedures where percutaneous suprapubic access is required, often for patients who cannot tolerate or benefit from urethral catheterization.
These devices are typically regulated as surgical instruments and must meet safety and performance standards for reuse. They are often supplied sterile or require sterilization before use, with classification varying by jurisdiction based on risk factors like invasiveness and potential for infection.
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